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Conrail SD45-2

EMD produced over 100 of these monsters and CR was one of four railroads to roster them, 13 to be exact. Adopted from the Erie Lackawanna, these locomotives featured dual control stands, cab mounted air horns, low profile fans, and though not officially mentioned in Conrails' Locomotive Data books, some were cleared for operation in third rail territory. The railroad also defined the entire class as being equipped with snowplows on both ends with the exception of 6664. While at one point this may have been the case several photographs have proven this not entirely true.

Dimension

The SD45-2 is 68' 10" in length over the couplers and stands 15' 5" high over the air horns
The unit is 10' 6 1/4" wide over the snowplow
Distance between the bolsters is 43' 6"

General

Built in 1972
Weight- 392,800lbs
Maximum Curvature Per Single Unit- 30 °

Engine

Model- 645E3
Cylinder Arrangement- V-20 2 Cycle
RPM Idle- 300 Low Idle- 255 Throttle 8- 900 Overspeed- 990
Spark Arrestor- Turbo
Main Generator- AR10-B4
Auxiliary Generator- 14KW
Auxiliary Alternator- D14
Traction Motors- D77
Traction Motor Blowers Motor- Mechanical
Radiator Fans- 3810416
Grid Blowers- 8324128

Performance

Horsepower- 3600
Maximum Continuous Tractive Effort- 83,000lbs
Minimum Continuous Speed- 11.3mph
Maximum Speed- 65mph
Traction Motor Rating- 1100 amps
Dynamic Brake- Standard
Maximum Dynamic Braking Effort- 58,000lbs
Speed At Maximum Dynamic Braking Effort- 24mph

Capacities

Fuel- 5000 gallons
Lube Oil- 466 gallons
Engine Coolant- 288 gallons
Sand- 72 cubic feet

Air Brake Equipment

Schedule- 26-L
Automatic Brake Valve- 26-C
Independent Brake Valve- SA-26
Control Valve- 26-F
Application Valve- P-2-A
Relay Valve- J1.6-16
Vent Valve- 2, No. 8
Safety Control- Pulse III or Quantum
Horn- Leslie RSL-3LR
Air Filters, Brake- Salem 824 Auxiliary- Salem 818
No Air Dryer

Trucks

Wheel Diameter- 40"
Gear Ratio- 62:15
Journal Bearings- Hyatt 6.5"
Brake Rigging- Single Shoe
Brake Shoes- 16" Composition

Special Features

Radio Provision- All Channel Clean Cab Radio
Cab Heater- Electric
Speed Recorder- Quantum
Speed Indicator- Pulse 80 mph or EQ
Water Cooler- Portable Cooler
Toilet System- Chemical
Snow Plow- Both Ends, Except 6664 (short hood only)
Cab Signal Equipped
Self Load Test Equipped
Harmon Select-A-Power Equipped
Type 2 Power Knockout Equipped
Alignment Control Coupler Equipped

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CR #	Previous #	Builders #	Build Date	Other
6654	EL 3669	7381-1	11-1972
6655	EL 3670	7381-2	11-1972
6656	EL 3671	7381-3	11-1972
6657	EL 3672	7381-4	11-1972
6658	EL 3673	7381-5	11-1972
6659	EL 3674	7381-6	11-1972
6660	EL 3675	7381-7	11-1972
6661	EL 3676	7381-8	11-1972
6662	EL 3677	7381-9	11-1972
6663	EL 3678	7381-10	11-1972
6664	EL 3679	7381-11	11-1972
6665	EL 3680	7381-12	11-1972
6666	EL 3681	7381-13	11-1972